Murder by Television
"A STORY OF A PERFECT CRIME"
Originally released in 1935. Murder by Television is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Clifford Sanforth. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bela Lugosi, June Collyer, and Huntley Gordon
Synopsis
James Houghland, inventor of a new method by which television signals can be instantaneously sent anywhere in the world, refuses to sell the process to television companies, who then send agents to acquire the invention any way they can. On the night of his initial broadcast Houghland is mysteriously murdered in the middle of his demonstration and it falls to Police Chief Nelson to determine who the murderer is from the many suspects present.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1935
90 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
4.0/10
Mixed (21 votes)
Budget
$35K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bela Lugosi
as Arthur Perry
June Collyer
as June Houghland
Huntley Gordon
as Dr. Henry M. Scofield
George Meeker
as Police Chief Nelson
Charles Hill Mailes
as James Houghland
Claire McDowell
as Mrs. Houghland
Hattie McDaniel
as Isabella
Allen Jung
as Ah Ling
Henry Hall
as Hammond
Charles K. French
as Donald M. Jordan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $35,000
Production Companies
- Cameo Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Murder by Television about?
James Houghland, inventor of a new method by which television signals can be instantaneously sent anywhere in the world, refuses to sell the process to television companies, who then send agents to...
Who directed Murder by Television?
Murder by Television was directed by Clifford Sanforth.
How long is Murder by Television?
Murder by Television has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was Murder by Television released?
Murder by Television was released on October 1, 1935 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Murder by Television?
The main cast of Murder by Television includes Bela Lugosi, June Collyer, Huntley Gordon, George Meeker, Charles Hill Mailes.